Lakers guard Bronny James, left, and forward LeBron James warm up before a preseason NBA basketball game against the Phoenix Suns on Oct. 6. (William Liang / Associated Press) LeBron James, no stranger to it, is ready to make history again. The NBA’s all-time leading scorer spoke Tuesday at a shoot-around about sharing the court with his oldest son, possibly …
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The Boston Celtics and Dallas Mavericks made the 2024 NBA Finals as very different teams linked by one strategic goal: fire away from downtown. They ranked first and second in the NBA last season in 3-point attempt rate, and other teams are now getting in line to emulate them. The NBA’s 3-point revolution isn’t over just yet. The average team …
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Dunleavy explains how no Warriors extension impacts Kuminga’s future originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SAN FRANCISCO – Now that the deadline has passed for giving Jonathan Kuminga a contract extension, Warriors general manager Mike Dunleavy basically stated the ball is in Kuminga’s court to get a deal done next NBA offseason. While both sides were anxious to get …
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Kerr wrestling with Warriors starting lineup before season opener originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SAN FRANCISCO – Ideally, Warriors coach Steve Kerr would prefer to have a starting lineup he can lean on throughout the 2024-25 NBA season. With a roster that is as deep as any he’s coached before, however, Kerr likely will have to do some …
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With the Knicks still needing to add a couple of players to their roster over the first few weeks of the season, SNY’s Ian Begley has confirmed that veteran sharpshooter Matt Ryan is on their radar. Sources have told Begley that New York had been considering Ryan on a potential two-way deal prior to the Landry Shamet injury, and now …
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There are questions that need answers in every NBA season. Here are eight that pique my interest as 2024-25 tips off Tuesday night: The Celtics are the defending champions, not the Nuggets like we anticipated going into last year. So, even with MVP Nikola Jokić, is Denver done winning? It’s impossible to say “yes,” but the temptation is to say …
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When the 1991-92 NBA season tipped off, 23 international players from 18 countries were on NBA rosters. That summer of 1992, one of baseball’s seminal moments took place — the Dream Team went to Barcelona and dominated the Olympics. Basketball’s biggest stars — Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, Larry Bird, Patrick Ewing, Charles Barkley, and the list goes on and on …
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Will Celtics repeat? Experts make 2025 NBA Finals predictions originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston For the first time in several years, there’s a strong consensus among experts on which team will win the NBA championship with a new season about to start. The overwhelming favorite is the Boston Celtics. The Celtics won their league record 18th title last season …
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This is not a good omen to start the season in Philadelphia. Joel Embiid and Paul George have both been ruled out for the 76ers season opener against the Bucks on Wednesday. Embiid will be out for the first week of the season as he continues to deal with a sore left knee, something that has plagued him (and he …
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Report: Warriors, Timberwolves talked KAT trade before Knicks deal originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The Warriors had their sights set on adding a combination of size and shooting this offseason. After pursuing All-Stars Paul George and Lauri Markkanen this summer, reportedly with the initial intention of acquiring both players, Golden State had its eyes on another Western Conference …
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Grousbeck: Joe Mazzulla one of the best coaches I’ve ever met originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Joe Mazzulla made a tremendous impact on the Boston Celtics during their pursuit of Banner 18 last season. Whether it’s the emphasis on 3-point shooting, the team’s stellar defense, or its unselfish style of play — Mazzulla has made his imprint on this …
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Here are 36 predictions about this upcoming NBA season, including at least one involving every single team: 1. The NBA will break a 3-point barrier. It’s no secret that the 3-point rate has soared over the past decade, but lately it hit a plateau. In the 2020-21 season, teams took 39.2 percent of their shots from beyond the arc. That …
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Where Warriors, Kings title odds sit entering 2024-25 NBA season originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area A new NBA season has arrived, and it will begin where last season ended: Boston. The Celtics enter the 2024-25 campaign as the defending champions after rolling through last year’s playoffs. The team secured Banner 18 by defeating the Dallas Mavericks in a …
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Report: Warriors eyed PG13, Markkanen pairing in offseason blockbuster originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area It was no secret the Warriors wanted to make a big move — or two — this offseason. Yes, Golden State attempted to acquire Paul George from the Los Angeles Clippers before the veteran forward eventually opted out and signed a massive contract with …
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Sixers rule out both Embiid and George for season opener vs. Bucks originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia CAMDEN, N.J. — The Sixers will start their 2024-25 regular season down two out of three stars. A team official released a series of injury updates Tuesday that included the news Joel Embiid (left knee management) and Paul George (left knee bone …
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Oct 14, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George (8) in action against the Atlanta Hawks in the second quarter at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images The Philadelphia 76ers will be starting the 2024-25 season without two of their biggest stars on the floor. The Sixers have announced that Joel Embiid and Paul George won’t …
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How to watch Celtics’ banner raising, ring ceremony on Opening Night originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The TD Garden rafters will get even more crowded Tuesday night. The Boston Celtics play the first game of the 2024-25 NBA season against the New York Knicks on Tuesday night, and as is tradition, the reigning champions will raise a “2024 World …
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The 2024-25 NBA season is here. We take our annual trip too close to the sun, daring you to stand the swelter of these views. This is Hot Takes We Might Actually Believe. When Los Angeles Lakers teammates LeBron and Bronny James became the first father-son duo in NBA history, ESPN posted side-by-side photos to social media of the two …
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Predicting the 2024-25 NBA season MVP, champion, DPOY, ROY and more originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston A new NBA season is here. To jog memories, the previous campaign ended with the Boston Celtics finally claiming Banner No. 18, doing so in a gentleman’s sweep over the Dallas Mavericks. The Celtics are essentially running it back with the same personnel …
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How Joe Mazzulla delivered his Celtics predators to a basketball apex originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston “That’s a Komodo dragon?” Joe Mazzulla has arrived for our Media Day chat in late September, and before we can even explain the shenanigans we have planned — projecting images to spawn conversation with players and coaches on an otherwise tedious day — …
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Nigeria-born Adem Bona (right) could feature alongside Joel Embiid, who grew up in Cameroon, for the Philadelphia 76ers this season [Getty Images] Nigeria’s Hakeem Olajuwon opened the doors for Africans in the National Basketball Association (NBA) four decades ago and three more young centres with links to the continent are set to follow his path this season. Cameroon international Ulrich …
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Karl-Anthony Towns and the New York Knicks play the Boston Celtics tonight on TNT. (Scott Taetsch/Getty Images) The 2024 NBA season tips off tonight with a doubleheader on TNT, starting with the New York Knicks vs. the Boston Celtics. The Celtics finished the season 64-18, winning their 18th NBA championship. The team will likely be pushing for #19 this season. …
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LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers host the Minnesota Timberwolves tonight during Week 1 of the 2024 NBA season. (Stacy Revere/Getty Images) The 2024 NBA season tips off tonight with a doubleheader on TNT, starting with the New York Knicks vs. the Boston Celtics, followed by the Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Los Angeles Lakers. The Timberwolves finished last season 56-26 …
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Moody, Warriors agree to three-year, $39M extension, per agent originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Fourth-year guard Moses Moody has agreed to a three-year, $39 million rookie contract extension with the Warriors, his agent Rich Paul of Klutch Sports told ESPN’s Shams Charania on Sunday night. Golden State Warriors guard Moses Moody has agreed to a three-year, $39 million …
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Steph returns to Warriors practice, expected to play in opener originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SAN FRANCISCO – Warriors fans can relax and sleep a little easier at night. Stephen Curry returned to practice Sunday and is expected to be good to go when Golden State begins the 2024-25 NBA season in Portland on Wednesday. The two-time NBA …
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